Meaning of the word gametophyte in English

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gametophyte

US /ɡəˈmiːtəˌfaɪt/
UK /ɡəˈmiːtəˌfaɪt/

Noun

the gamete-producing phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that undergo alternation of generations

Example:
In ferns, the small, heart-shaped structure you see is the gametophyte.
Mosses have a dominant gametophyte stage in their life cycle.